99 - Greek Solid Gold Earring Pair. 4th-2nd century B.C. Each a thick braided hoop with a collar of twisted filigree and a lion's mask finial. Cf. Davidson, P.F., Oliver, A.J., Ancient Greek and Roman Jewelry in the Brooklyn Museum, New York, 1984, pp.40ss., for the type and especially 41-44. 18.43 grams total, 27 mm each (1 in.). [2] (For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price.)

Greek Solid Gold Earring Pair. 4th-2nd century B.C. Each a thick braided hoop with a collar of twisted filigree and a lion's mask finial. Cf. Davidson, P.F., Oliver, A.J., Ancient Greek and Roman Jewelry in the Brooklyn Museum, New York, 1984, pp.40ss., for the type and especially 41-44. 18.43 grams total, 27 mm each (1 in.). [2] (For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price.) Private London collection, 1980s. Private collection, acquired on the British art market in 1993. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.13185-249263. The earrings belong to the hoop-type earrings, in which animal and human heads form the terminals as small miniature sculptures modelled in the round. The heads were attached to collars made from a single piece of gold. The group is characterised by lion heads. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.